Upstairs, Downstairs, Everywhere: Contemporary Southern Cape Cod
Tax Records Say 3/4. This Home Lives Like 6/4 — 7.45 Acres, Trenton FL
Framed by live oaks draped in Spanish moss and stately palms, this Southern Cape Cod sits ~1.4 mi west of the light in Trenton. Tax records indicate 3BR/4BA, but this home truly offers 3 distinct living spaces: a complete main-level home, a private Hearth Room (In-Law, Guest Suite, or Alt Family Room), a fully independent upper-level apartment — ideal for multi-generational living, extended guests, or rental income.
FLOORING: Wall-to-wall wood-look ceramic tile in a warm, rustic finish except for hearth room (new carpet 02/26). Durable, low-maintenance and cooler underfoot than carpet or hardwood — a smart, practical choice for Florida living that looks beautifully organic.
MAIN LEVEL — 3BR/3BA
Step in from the wide 2-sided wrap stamped/stained concrete porch through a striking oval-windowed deco-door into an open-concept great room. Sitting area, formal dining, family room & kitchen flow seamlessly together. ~1,500sf that lives much larger. True split floor plan: master suite anchors the left, while 2 additional bedrooms and the Hearth Room occupy the right, with carport entrance access through the laundry room. The 5 entry doorways provide exceptional flexibility.
KITCHEN: Farmhouse U-shaped layout, oak cabinetry, center island with cooktop & bar seating, stainless appliances including double wall oven, integrated dishwasher & trash compactor, solid surface countertops, 2 pantries. Designed to host with fluid foot traffic and lots of counter & storage space.
DINING & LIVING: Tray ceiling with chandelier, windows & French doors to screened porch. Signature spiral staircase — sculptural focal point with access to the upper suite.
MASTER SUITE: Enter the MB through a flex area (office or sitting room). French doors open to the back porch. Pass-through walk-in closet to bath (2 entries), dual vanities, makeup counter, jetted garden tub, walk-in tiled shower, water closet, private & obscure safe room.
BEDROOMS 1 & 2: Off the kitchen, a hall space features the large frosted glass pantry and linen closet. Each bedroom has 2 doors — one from the hall space, one to the shared Jack-and-Jill full bath.
HEARTH ROOM: New carpet (Feb ’26), gas fireplace, pocket doors, 3rd full bath access, private carport entrance — perfect for multi-gen living or long-term guests. French doors to back porch.
UPPER LEVEL: Runs the full length of the home. Kitchenette, full bath, 2 dormer flex rooms (non-conforming, no closets). Wooden deck extends the living space outdoors. Accessible via spiral staircase or private exterior entrance. Ideal for young adults, guests, or rental income.
SCREENED BACK PORCH: Spans entire rear of home. Ceiling fans, concrete floors, panoramic pastoral views. Accessible from family room, master suite & Hearth Room with 2 exterior doorways.
CARPORT: Concrete floor, 2+ vehicles, covered walkway with direct access to laundry & Hearth Room.
WORKSHOP: 12×20, concrete floor, roll-up door, power & windows. Great project space. Shop is clean and tidy.
PADDOCKS: 3 fenced paddocks, south side — ~2.25 acres with shade trees.
Set back ~650′ off SR 26. Live oaks, Spanish moss, palms, citrus & pecan trees. Old Florida beauty that’s getting harder to find.
Room for family, income, or simply space to breathe — this home delivers all three. Come see it for yourself. It’s a great property.